Some truth about speaking in tongues, the Holy Ghost, spiritual gifts and 1 Corinthians 14

  • Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.

    If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!

    To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.

wolfwint

Senior Member
Feb 15, 2014
3,757
936
113
61
It is for that indeed.

It just didn't stop being proof.
This is your view. But i cant find this teaching anywhere in the bible ore in churchhistory till 1901 with the first person Agnes Ozman.
 

wolfwint

Senior Member
Feb 15, 2014
3,757
936
113
61
And yes, the gospel that Paul was teaching definitely included tongues (or at least the Spirit that arrived because of his preaching included tongues) because how Paul preached is recorded clearly in Acts 19 and is in perfect alignment (both in word and outcome) with what Peter preached in Acts 2 and 10. All resulting in tongues-speaking believers.

In Jesus name,
Kelby
In 1. Cor. 12,30 Paul clearify that not all believers will get the gift of speaking in tongues. This would exclude believers to get the Holy Spirit.
In the comparing with prophecie speaking in tongues is clear made less worth. ( i miss the wrong word)
The pentecostal/ charismatic teaching make speaking on tongues zo the most important gift. In Opposit what Paul teaches.
 

notuptome

Senior Member
May 17, 2013
15,050
2,538
113
nope. no one was 'saved' until Jesus shed His blood

the Bible says there is no remission of sins without the shedding of blood

do we need to redact that and put your words instead?
You do know that John 20:22 is post resurrection?

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 

notuptome

Senior Member
May 17, 2013
15,050
2,538
113
While the phrase, "praying in tongues" (or closely similar) does not appear, it is reasonable to conclude that is what Paul was referring to in 1 Corinthians 14:14-15, and what Jude meant in v. 20.
That would be an obvious private interpretation of scripture. Believers pray in the Holy Spirit without tongues and believers pray fervently without tongues. Prayer for believers is a time of fellowship with the Lord. Prayer is a very special time for those worship the Lord.

As you would say of others your understanding of 1 Cor 14:14-15 is classic eisegesis.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 

Wansvic

Well-known member
Nov 27, 2018
5,247
1,104
113
You assume that any church that is not Pentecostal is not operating in the Spiritual gifts. This is a self serving and patently false assumption. It lacks fidelity.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
This comment has nothing to do with what was referenced.
 

notuptome

Senior Member
May 17, 2013
15,050
2,538
113
This comment has nothing to do with what was referenced.
It speaks directly to the heart of the matter. Do you have anything of substance to offer?

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 
Mar 28, 2016
15,954
1,528
113
While the phrase, "praying in tongues" (or closely similar) does not appear, it is reasonable to conclude that is what Paul was referring to in 1 Corinthians 14:14-15, and what Jude meant in v. 20.

It would seem the Jude reference in the previous verse 19 is speaking of those sensual ones who require a sign to confirm something.

In order to build our selves up in the faith we must exercise it by making our request known called praying in the Spirit as it leads us. .

The Psalms are a good example of praying in the Holy faith of God, as David by the faith of Christ was moved to do so. .

The reference in 1 Corinthians 14 was altered the word unknown was added. That portion is still under the idea of two people understanding each other .Like at Pentecost when each heard the other in their own language.

14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.


15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
There's this verse also...

2 Corinthians 11:4 KJV
"For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him."

That's a verse where the Apostle who said " I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:" was talking to people whom he had just been teaching how and when to use tongues(and when not to)... was warning them NOT to fall for a change in gospel, change in Jesus, or change in SPIRIT than what has been poured out so far.

The spirit so far had been arriving with speaking in tongues.

And it can't even be claimed that "tongues had ceased because the bible was finished" because 2 Corinthians is NOT the end of the bible.

Love in Jesus,
Kelby
Tongues would first have to be defined as to what it is and what was the purpose for God changing the manner from Hebrew to all the languages of the world ?

The doctrine did not fall from the thin air one day. It would seem those who require a sign before they believe have no roots for their idea .It is like they saw a verse and built a new oral tradition of men . Which is this case clearly makes the word of God without effect.

The sign cannot confirm unbelief and belief at the same time. It would be like a sign that said "Chicago 250 mile ahead thanks for visiting you have just left the Chicago city limits".

The Spirit is always involved in bringing prophecy .No matter which "manner" to includes tongues as one of the many manners that God did bring new revelations when the possibility to add was still available..

Prophecy is not of men . And the sign confirms unbelief to begin with. Back to the foundation of the doctrine. Isaiah 28 Once the sign is confirmed as to what it represent then the rest of the doctrine will fall into place. Ignore the foundation then a parson might as well ignore the outcome.
 

Dino246

Senior Member
Jun 30, 2015
25,325
13,713
113
That would be an obvious private interpretation of scripture. Believers pray in the Holy Spirit without tongues and believers pray fervently without tongues. Prayer for believers is a time of fellowship with the Lord. Prayer is a very special time for those worship the Lord.

As you would say of others your understanding of 1 Cor 14:14-15 is classic eisegesis.
That is the most ridiculous ignorance of context I have seen all year. What is Paul addressing for the entire first section of 1 Corinthians 14? Speaking in tongues. He doesn't completely change subjects for two verses.
 
7

7seasrekeyed

Guest
I'm sitting on the toilet pooping right now as I type, but there is nothing in scripture about it and I'm not claiming that it is scriptural.
The man made a claim that his experience was scriptural but didn't back it with scripture

we're done

the above glimpse into your mind says more than I want to know
 
7

7seasrekeyed

Guest
You have the ability and authority to remove the post if you so choose. It's been more than the allotted 5 minutes for me.
you choose to be a pig

that was on purpose. you have said more than you know and illustrated why you call yourself loco and dirtman

clean up your own mess. it's good to leave that post because it shows what really is going on with you
 

notuptome

Senior Member
May 17, 2013
15,050
2,538
113
That is the most ridiculous ignorance of context I have seen all year. What is Paul addressing for the entire first section of 1 Corinthians 14? Speaking in tongues. He doesn't completely change subjects for two verses.
I've been thinking you have a wrong perception of what Paul is addressing in 1 Cor 14. Now it is clear you cannot understand. You cannot understand that 1 Cor 14 is corrective and not prescriptive. Verse 20 be not children in understanding.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 
7

7seasrekeyed

Guest
The entire book of Acts reveals the will of God providing personal experience as that work which is attributed to the faith of Christ. The mutual faith that work in and with the believers..to both will and perform the good purpose in which God sent it out..

Interestingly following that portion of scripture that speaks of our imputed righteousness (Philippians 2: 13) The Holy Spirit says; Do all things without murmurings and disputings: Its like he was saying ; now behave yourself when you get around your brothers and sisters . No playing "who is the greatest" like the apostles early in their ministry.

That new faith would appear to be the witness that we have received the Spirit of adoption and are no longer Fatherless orphans and widows but have become members of His bride, the church.. A witness a desire to do the will of our father.

I would think that witness is the (un seen)confirming sign

Romans 8:15-16 King James Version (KJV) For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

The Bible does not speak of "sign gifts" as that which confirms a person is getting filled with something to confirm something .That it would seem would be like someone has received a reward and a angel has rung a bell . Hollywood stuff.

What do we have that we have not freely received to begin with. And if we have freely received it why in a sense we would look for bells and whistles. Not that we cannot have traditions that honor God . But in some cases those traditions can make the word of God without effect. Like the tongues doctrine. The scriptures reveals the sign reveals un belief. A tradition of men says it confirms faith.
The same sign cannot confirm opposites?

The gold star is the faith that keeps working in us till the end. God promises us he will not forget the good works we offer towards His name

I have many personal experiences some ok other nothing to write home about. Reading the Bible is a personal experience. Going to church is a personal experience . Having thoughts toward God is a personal experience.

Our living hope is our new incorruptible body not personal experience. .I would think it is our goal of our new faith.

The bible is not a book of personal philosophical experiences. Its a book based on laws. Isaiah 28 is still the foundation of the law that pertains to a certain manner of prophecy of God bringing new revelations called tongues. The Gospel is not; "have you ever been experienced".

Again Jesus had a experience after 40 days in the wilderness but did not give into his worldly desire temptation of the father of lies. he did the will of our unseen father in heaven and declared the one source of Christian faith, as it is written.

Jesus speaking from experience taught against the idea of sign gifts. as in do not go beyond that which is written. Walk by faith the unseen eternal .and not after the things seen the temporal

Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. Colossians 2:18-19

There is no limbo in between. Either the sign is required to confirm one believes or the sign confirms unbelief.
sorry

that is another of your scripture mashups that, to use your own expression, leaves the reader 'in limbo'
 

Wansvic

Well-known member
Nov 27, 2018
5,247
1,104
113
I knew the following experience came directly from God due to Paul's insight about Spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians:

A few years back God imparted the Spiritual gift of tongues upon me that was interpreted by another for edification of the church body. I had not been seeking the gift, however, while praising God in the worship service He decided to flow through me and speak a message to the congregation.

As I was praising God I could feel His presence stronger than in times past; so strong in fact, I sensed something was definitely different but had no idea what was going on. As I praised the Lord someone to my left began to speak in tongues. I remember thinking Lord if that is what you wanted me to do I would have done that. Immediately the individual stopped speaking. I felt what can only be described as an internal explosion; a feeling of complete fullness that my body could not contain. To my utter dismay the fullness began pouring out in the form of tongues. There I was, normally the shy, quiet one, loudly proclaiming half of a message that was afterward interpreted for God’s children. I say half, because the interpretation began, and part way through, the message continued after a short pause. The proclaimed message began with the other individual and was picked up and concluded through me.

On the drive home I could not help re-living the incident over, and over in my mind. I was amazed at what had occurred. I questioned the Lord about the explosive feeling. His answer was, “I consumed the sacrifice.” I was in awe. I realized that God would only use my vocal cords to speak to His people if I was willing for Him to do so.
 
7

7seasrekeyed

Guest
You do know that John 20:22 is post resurrection?

For the cause of Christ
Roger

uh huh. it is

but Jesus said He had to return to the Father for the Holy Spirit to descend

but the Holy Spirit does not save people. the blood of Christ shed for our sins is the only way to God.

no one receives the Holy Spirit without first accepting Christ and understanding what He did for us

they did not receive the indwelling Spirit of God, until the day of Pentecost AFTER Jesus ascended

there is such a thing as protocol in scripture and there is not evidence that the disciples received the
Holy Spirit at that time

the evidence of them receiving the Holy Spirit is on the day of Pentecost
 
7

7seasrekeyed

Guest
I knew the following experience came directly from God due to Paul's insight about Spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians:

A few years back God imparted the Spiritual gift of tongues upon me that was interpreted by another for edification of the church body. I had not been seeking the gift, however, while praising God in the worship service He decided to flow through me and speak a message to the congregation.

As I was praising God I could feel His presence stronger than in times past; so strong in fact, I sensed something was definitely different but had no idea what was going on. As I praised the Lord someone to my left began to speak in tongues. I remember thinking Lord if that is what you wanted me to do I would have done that. Immediately the individual stopped speaking. I felt what can only be described as an internal explosion; a feeling of complete fullness that my body could not contain. To my utter dismay the fullness began pouring out in the form of tongues. There I was, normally the shy, quiet one, loudly proclaiming half of a message that was afterward interpreted for God’s children. I say half, because the interpretation began, and part way through, the message continued after a short pause. The proclaimed message began with the other individual and was picked up and concluded through me.

On the drive home I could not help re-living the incident over, and over in my mind. I was amazed at what had occurred. I questioned the Lord about the explosive feeling. His answer was, “I consumed the sacrifice.” I was in awe. I realized that God would only use my vocal cords to speak to His people if I was willing for Him to do so.

Praise God!
 

PennEd

Senior Member
Apr 22, 2013
13,555
9,067
113
I knew the following experience came directly from God due to Paul's insight about Spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians:

A few years back God imparted the Spiritual gift of tongues upon me that was interpreted by another for edification of the church body. I had not been seeking the gift, however, while praising God in the worship service He decided to flow through me and speak a message to the congregation.

As I was praising God I could feel His presence stronger than in times past; so strong in fact, I sensed something was definitely different but had no idea what was going on. As I praised the Lord someone to my left began to speak in tongues. I remember thinking Lord if that is what you wanted me to do I would have done that. Immediately the individual stopped speaking. I felt what can only be described as an internal explosion; a feeling of complete fullness that my body could not contain. To my utter dismay the fullness began pouring out in the form of tongues. There I was, normally the shy, quiet one, loudly proclaiming half of a message that was afterward interpreted for God’s children. I say half, because the interpretation began, and part way through, the message continued after a short pause. The proclaimed message began with the other individual and was picked up and concluded through me.

On the drive home I could not help re-living the incident over, and over in my mind. I was amazed at what had occurred. I questioned the Lord about the explosive feeling. His answer was, “I consumed the sacrifice.” I was in awe. I realized that God would only use my vocal cords to speak to His people if I was willing for Him to do so.
I think you are leaving out the most important part of this story.

Tell us what the message was to your congregation, that you spoke in tongues, as interpreted by someone else.
 
H

Hevosmies358

Guest
too much info. not needed. Please don't do that again
Broski could you PM me?

If not, I have been dying to tell you this so I will say it here: I want to apologize to you. I apologize! I completely misunderstood and misinterpreted the situation and thought you were going at me personally, I noticed you said the same thing to another user, therefore you were just doing your moderation duties. Im sorry and I learned from that experience to not get so emotional and riled up. (atleast im trying to :ROFL:). Sorry bro! We believe a lot of the same things. We cool?
 

notuptome

Senior Member
May 17, 2013
15,050
2,538
113
uh huh. it is

but Jesus said He had to return to the Father for the Holy Spirit to descend

but the Holy Spirit does not save people. the blood of Christ shed for our sins is the only way to God.

no one receives the Holy Spirit without first accepting Christ and understanding what He did for us

they did not receive the indwelling Spirit of God, until the day of Pentecost AFTER Jesus ascended

there is such a thing as protocol in scripture and there is not evidence that the disciples received the
Holy Spirit at that time

the evidence of them receiving the Holy Spirit is on the day of Pentecost
Jesus ascended to sprinkle His blood on the alter in heaven to complete the atonement. Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit into the disciples in the upper room. Jesus forbid them to touch Him at the open tomb but He showed them His hands and side that same day in the evening.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 
Mar 28, 2016
15,954
1,528
113
sorry

that is another of your scripture mashups that, to use your own expression, leaves the reader 'in limbo'
Limbo would be more like. What does the sign confirm. Belief or unbelief?

Its really not that difficult if you would compare the spiritual understanding to the same or faith to faith. Why some refuse to mix faith in what we see or hear can make a difference on the outcome. . I would think we should be careful on how we say we hear. Its there that the father of lies can get his foot in the door.

Find out what the sign confirms by first looking to the foundation of the doctrine and then look to where that law is added and more information to make certain the sign confirms what the word of God declares?

I will add a little color as it seems some get those who; "yet for all that (God rebuking them in unbelief) mixed with those who do have faith..

They as it seems still make the word of God to no effect by their oral tradition of men . Orange can be the traditions of men as oral . Green the tradition of God having to do with scripture or prophecy after the manner of tongues. One of the many manners God did bring prophecy.

For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.Isaiash 28:11-13

In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.1 Corinthians14: 21-22
 

notuptome

Senior Member
May 17, 2013
15,050
2,538
113
I knew the following experience came directly from God due to Paul's insight about Spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians:

A few years back God imparted the Spiritual gift of tongues upon me that was interpreted by another for edification of the church body. I had not been seeking the gift, however, while praising God in the worship service He decided to flow through me and speak a message to the congregation.

As I was praising God I could feel His presence stronger than in times past; so strong in fact, I sensed something was definitely different but had no idea what was going on. As I praised the Lord someone to my left began to speak in tongues. I remember thinking Lord if that is what you wanted me to do I would have done that. Immediately the individual stopped speaking. I felt what can only be described as an internal explosion; a feeling of complete fullness that my body could not contain. To my utter dismay the fullness began pouring out in the form of tongues. There I was, normally the shy, quiet one, loudly proclaiming half of a message that was afterward interpreted for God’s children. I say half, because the interpretation began, and part way through, the message continued after a short pause. The proclaimed message began with the other individual and was picked up and concluded through me.

On the drive home I could not help re-living the incident over, and over in my mind. I was amazed at what had occurred. I questioned the Lord about the explosive feeling. His answer was, “I consumed the sacrifice.” I was in awe. I realized that God would only use my vocal cords to speak to His people if I was willing for Him to do so.
1 Cor 14: 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
34 ¶ Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

How does what you claim as an experience align with what Paul wrote in 1 Cor 14?

For the cause of Christ
Roger